This story was written with the following prompts: dentist, patient, and spy.
DENTIST: We received your dental records today. Tell me, why did you decide to switch from Dr. Hamburger to me? She has an excellent reputation.
PATIENT: Dr. Hamburger is an expert in hypnosis. You know what that can lead to.
DENTIST: Late night snacking and cavities?
PATIENT: More like clucking like a chicken and implanting weird thoughts in my head.
DENTIST: I guess those Yelp reviews are true. Is that how you found me?
PATIENT: Actually, I’ve been dreaming about you.
DENTIST: (worried) That’s not disturbing at all.
PATIENT: If you open the third drawer on that cabinet there’s a pair of Groucho glasses in there.
DENTIST: Really?
PATIENT: They were there in my dream!
(The DENTIST goes to look and does not find anything. During this time, the PATIENT puts a nanny cam teddy bear on the counter.)
DENTIST: There’s nothing there.
PATIENT: Maybe they’ll be there tomorrow.
(The DENTIST notices the teddy bear.)
DENTIST: What’s that doing there?
PATIENT: What’s what doing where?
DENTIST: The teddy bear. That’s not mine.
PATIENT: That bear has been there the whole time.
DENTIST: No, it hasn’t. I wonder who –
PATIENT: Can you get me a replacement toothbrush head?
DENTIST: Sure thing.
(The DENTIST turns her back on the PATIENT, who puts a photoshopped picture of the DENTIST holding the teddy bear on the counter.)
DENTIST: Here is one replacement toothbrush head for you.
PATIENT: Oh look! There’s a picture of you with the teddy bear.
DENTIST: Huh…I guess that is my bear. Funny, I don’t remember it, but photos never lie.
PATIENT: No, they don’t.
DENTIST: Now that we’ve figured out that mystery, let’s talk about those braces that you wanted. Your teeth are perfect, so I don’t see any reason to –
PATIENT: You’re right. I don’t really need braces.
DENTIST: Alright. Then let’s do a cleaning.
PATIENT: Actually, I just remembered another appointment I need to go to. I’m sorry.
DENTIST: No need to be sorry. I’ll have Cheryl contact you to reschedule your appointment.
PATIENT: Okay.
(The PATIENT gets up.)
DENTIST: (as the PATIENT is leaving) Have a great oral health day! Thank you for visiting Flossiraptors and please leave us a positive review. We thrive on word of mouth.
(The DOCTOR stares at the teddy bear and the picture and back to the teddy bear. A pin spot focuses on the teddy bear as the lights fade.)